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  • • Penguins Update: Who’s Doin’ What
    Curious to see how our Penguins are performing against the expected on an individual basis, I decided to post a quick ‘n’ dirty article comparing actual 5v5 goals for percentage (GF%) and expected goals for percentage (xGF%). I haven’t a clue as to how the expected numbers are calculated, but it sure makes for an interesting read. Among the players who are far outperforming the expected per Natura...2026
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  • • Penguins Rx Update: Injuries Abound
    Health-wise, the hits just keep on comin’ for our Penguins. The team announced today that power forward Justin Brazeau would be out week-to-week with an upper-body injury. In addition, defenseman Samuel Girard and forward Kevin Hayes are likewise out with upper-body injuries, albeit on a day-to-day basis. Given that Elmer Söderblom is in many ways a Brazeau clone, one wonders if Justin was nursing...2026
  • • Penguins Update: Girard Being Evaluated
    It sure didn’t take long for the recent Brett Kulak-to-the-Avs-for-Samuel Girard swap, which I wasn’t in favor of, to sprout warts. Apparently, the newcomer is being evaluated for a lower-body injury sustained during last night’s victory over the Devils. Girard logged 17:53 of ice time while skating next to Kris Letang in his Penguins debut. To his credit, he blocked a team-best four shots but als...2026
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  • • Penguins Bedevil Jersey, 4-1
    In their first game following the extended Olympic break, the Penguins beat the Devils last night at PPG Paints Arena by a 4-1 count. Understandably, the Pens looked a bit rusty and disjointed out of the starting blocks, but still managed to grab the lead on a power-play goal by Tommy Novak on a redirect 69 seconds before the intermission. The Devils pushed back during a sloppy second period that ...2026
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  • • Late goals by Clifton and Chinakhov push the Penguins past Jack Hughes and the Devils 4-1
    Connor Clifton and Egor Chinakhov scored 50 seconds apart in the third period and the Pittsburgh Penguins surged past Jack Hughes and the reeling New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Thursday night. Tommy Novak, serving as the first-line center while captain Sidney Crosby recovers from a lower-body injury sustained at the Milan Cortina Olympics, picked up his 12th goal of the season. Blake Lizotte added an ...2026
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  • Late goals by Clifton and Chinakhov push the Penguins past Jack Hughes and the Devils 4-1
    • Late goals by Clifton and Chinakhov push the Penguins past Jack Hughes and the Devils 4-1
    PITTSBURGH (AP) — Connor Clifton and Egor Chinakhov scored 50 seconds apart in the third period and the Pittsburgh Penguins surged past Jack Hughes and the reeling New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Thursday night....2026

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Connor Clifton injury and suspension

  • • Penguins Rx Update: Injuries Abound
    2026
  • • Penguins Update: Girard Being Evaluated
    2026
  • • Penguins Bedevil Jersey, 4-1
    2026
  • • Late goals by Clifton and Chinakhov push the Penguins past Jack Hughes and the Devils 4-1
    2026
  • • Penguins St. Ivany to Miss Eight Weeks
    Penguins defenseman Jack St. Ivany is expected to miss eight weeks following surgery on his left hand. He’ll join veteran rearguard Ryan Graves on IR. Following a bit of a bumpy start highlighted by a tendency to turn the puck over, I thought the rangy 26-year-old Californian had settled in nicely on the third pairing next to Ryan Shea. His 5v5 goals for percentage (65%) is second-best on the team...2026
  • • Penguins Pound Philly, 5-1
    Now that’s more like it. Two nights after turning in one of their worst efforts of the season, certainly one of the sloppiest, the Penguins reversed engines and throttled the Flyers, 5-1, in a key Metro matchup. In Philly no less. Heroes for the black-and-gold were many. Sans the “Rustache,” Bryan Rust paced the attack with a goal and two assists. Sidney Crosby netted two goals. Kevin Hayes and To...2025
  • • Penguins Place Jones on IR
    The Penguins have placed Caleb Jones on IR. The 28-year-old defenseman suffered a lower-body injury while blocking a shot during the third period of the Pens’ victory over the Panthers on Thursday night. He’s expected to miss eight weeks. Although his metrics and stats (a lone assist in seven games) aren’t anything to write home about, by the eye test Jones seemed to be doing an effective jo...2025
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  • • Penguins Go Big Game Hunting, Ward Off Panthers, 5-3
    The new-look Penguins showed a ton of heart-and-soul against the Panthers last night in Sunrise, Florida. A gutty, gritty effort that led to a hard-earned 5-3 victory. No one displayed more moxie than Tristan Jarry, who stopped 34 of 37 shots, 16 of the high-danger variety. Once again (and to my most pleasant surprise), he was a veritable fortress between the pipes. In a classic tale of two games,...2025
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  • Preview: Swords drawn in rematch with the Buffalo Sabres
    • Preview: Swords drawn in rematch with the Buffalo Sabres
    Photo by Bill Wippert/NHLI via Getty Images Can the Avalanche make it six in a row? It was a busy morning for the Colorado Avalanche with a Gabe Landeskog signifying at morning skate and an extension for depth defenseman Keaton Middleton announced. Still, there is a game to play tonight against the Buffalo Sabres. The Avalanche look to extend their five-game win streak and the Sabres hopi...2025
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  • Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. Buffalo Sabres (5:00 p.m.)
    • Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. Buffalo Sabres (5:00 p.m.)
    Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images It’s a Colorado Avalanche game day! The Colorado Avalanche will take their talents to Buffalo to face former Avalanche Bowen Byram and the Sabres tonight. The Avalanche have dropped their last two contests and hope to get things headed in the right direction against a Sabres team that has lost its previous three games. Can Casey go Mittelstadt...2024

Timeline

  • 2026
    "Ryan Shea unleashed a bomb from the top of the left circle at 6:30 that ricocheted off the crossbar and straight to Connor Clifton at the top of the right circle."

  • 2025
    "You could see that shift taking shape with moves like trading Yager for a relentless, high-energy, physical forward like Rutger McGroarty, and adding guys like the hitting machine Noel Acciari, the gritty Connor Dewar, the buzzsaw Blake Lizotte, the dependable two-way presence of Tommy Novak, and most recently, Connor Clifton—a tough-as-nails defenseman who loves to lay on the hits, block shots, and not afraid to throw hands with anyone."

  • 2024
    "In Columbus, the Sabres’ Connor Clifton scored with three minutes gone in the third period to give Buffalo a 2-1 lead they would hold for the win over the Blue Jackets on Friday night."

  • 2023
    "Meanwhile, recent subtraction Connor Clifton…"

  • 2022
    "Greer (10) Hampus Lindholm (27) - Charlie McAvoy (73) Derek Forbort (28) - Connor Clifton (75) Matt Grzelcyk (48) - Brandon Carlo (25) Goaltenders Colorado needs all the help they can get, which means that starter Alexandar Georgiev could get the opportunity to steal this game, while it seems likely that Linus Ullmark could make it back into the Boston lineup for the first time since his injury scare against Carolina on November 25."

  • 2020
    "Ninety seconds removed from Connor Clifton’s game-tying tally, Brad Marchand gave the B’s the lead over the Hurricanes with 8:20 remaining in the final frame at Scotiabank Arena."

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Connor Clifton trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Penguins Rx Update: Injuries Abound
    2026
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  • • Penguins Update: What Should Dubas Do Now?
    The other day, a member of Wright’s Gym asked me what I’d do at the trade deadline. A million dollar (or more) question if there ever was one. I mentioned in a recap last week that I really like our team, and I do. Whether it was assembled accidentally on purpose by POHO/GM Kyle Dubas or not, the end result is the same. He’s constructed a club that pretty much has all the elements you need: size, ...2026
  • • Penguins Acquire Dumba, Second-Round Pick from Stars
    The Penguins have acquired veteran defenseman Mathew Dumba from Dallas. Also coming the Pens’ way, the Stars’ second-round pick in the 2028 Entry Draft. Heading to the Lone Star state to complete the deal, erstwhile black-and-gold defenseman Vladislav Kolyachonok. Once-upon-a-time a prodigy whose boxcars in junior were eerily reminiscent of recent high-profile draftee Kashawn Aitcheson...2025
  • • The Penguins Are Different. Are They Better?
    Two days into free agency and with nine signings under our belt, it’s time to take a step back and see what Kyle Dubas has wrought. The Penguins sure are different. Deeper, too, at least for the time being. Are they better? I do like the fact that we’re bigger. The additions of monster forwards Anthony Mantha and Justin Brazeau should make us more difficult to handle, particularly in the high-traf...2025
  • • Penguins 2025 Draft Review – Part 2: Bill Zonnon
    Continuing my breakdown of the Penguins’ 2025 first-round picks—if you haven’t read Part One on Ben Kindel yet, I highly recommend starting there. Now we jump into an exciting Part Two—featuring a player I was genuinely thrilled to see selected: Bill Zonnon. He’s someone I’ve had my eye on for a while, and going into the draft, I was really hoping the Penguins would come away with him. As I mentio...2025
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  • • Penguins Acquire Clifton and a Pick from Sabres for Timmins and Belliveau
    Heading into Day 2 of the Entry Draft, the Penguins pulled off a swap of defensemen with the Sabres. Shuffling off to Buffalo are Conor Timmins, acquired at the trade deadline, and pigeon-holed (or undervalued) prospect Isaac Belliveau. Coming the Pens’ way is 30-year-old, third-pairing hard-noser Connor Clifton and the 39th overall pick, which Kyle Dubas promptly used to select hulking shutdown d...2025
  • • Bruins News & Rumors: Mitchell, Clifton, Arbitration Dates & More
    In this latest edition of Boston Bruins News & Rumors, the Bruins have officially come to terms on a contract with recent addition Ian Mitchell. Meanwhile, recent subtraction Connor Clifton…...2023
  • Sabres bolster blue line, bring in Johnson, Clifton
    • Sabres bolster blue line, bring in Johnson, Clifton
    The Sabres have signed defenseman Erik Johnson to a one-year deal worth $3.25 million and Connor Clifton to a three-year contract with a $3.33 million AAV....2023
  • • Bruins: 3 Potential Free-Agent Destinations for Connor Clifton
    The Boston Bruins have several pending unrestricted free agents (UFA) and very limited cap space to work with. As a result of this and no contract talks yet, there is…...2023
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Connor Clifton stats and results

  • • Penguins Rx Update: Injuries Abound
    2026
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  • • Penguins Update: Girard Being Evaluated
    2026
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  • • Penguins St. Ivany to Miss Eight Weeks
    2026
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  • • Penguins Update: What Should Dubas Do Now?
    2026
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  • • Penguins Place Jones on IR
    2025
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  • • Penguins Free Agent Update: Day 1 (and ½)
    As anticipated, the Penguins didn’t do a cannonball splash into the deep end of the free-agency pool yesterday. However, they did wade into the shallow end to make a handful of signings. In order of the announced signings, the first UFA to join the fold was 27-year-old defenseman Parker Wotherspoon. A left shot, the former Islander and Bruin has okay size, checking in at 6’1” 192. He’s regarded as...2025
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  • • Preview: Swords drawn in rematch with the Buffalo Sabres
    2025
  • Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. Buffalo Sabres (8:00 p.m.)
    • Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. Buffalo Sabres (8:00 p.m.)
    Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports It’s a Colorado Avalanche gameday! Former Avalanche Defender Erik Johnson has returned to Denver for a matchup with his old teammates. The Buffalo Sabres and Colorado Avalanche will drop the puck at approximately 8:22 p.m. local time after the celebration and acknowledgment of the Defender from Bloomington, MN, whom Avalanche fans lovingly nicknamed the ...2023
  • Preview: The Condor flies into Denver with the Sabres
    • Preview: The Condor flies into Denver with the Sabres
    James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports The Colorado Avalanche welcome the return of Erik Johnson in matchup with Buffalo. Former Avalanche Defender Erik Johnson has returned to Denver for a matchup with his old teammates. The Buffalo Sabres and Colorado Avalanche will drop the puck at approximately 8:22 p.m. local time after the celebration and acknowledgment of the Defender from Bloomington, MN...2023
  • • Bruins: 3 Potential Free-Agent Destinations for Connor Clifton
    2023

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  • • Penguins Update: Who’s Doin’ What
    2026
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  • • Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. Buffalo Sabres (8:00 p.m.)
    2023
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  • • Preview: The Condor flies into Denver with the Sabres
    2023
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  • • Game #30 Preview/Gamethread: Can the Blue Jackets avoid a Boston beatdown from the Bruins?
    Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports Jackets head to the TD Garden for some afternoon hockey Saturday, December 17, 2022 - 1:00 P.M. ESTTD Garden, Boston, MassachusettsTV: NHL Network, Bally Sports Ohio; Radio: 97.1 FMOpponent’s Blog: Stanley Cup of Chowder Columbus Blue Jackets (10-17-2, 22 points, 8th Metro, 16th East)atBoston Bruins (23-4-2, 37 points, 1st Atlantic, 1st East) The Columbus Blu...2022
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  • • Game #9 Preview: Blue Jackets look to bounce back as they host white-hot Bruins
    Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images Here’s what you need to know. Boston Bruins at Columbus Blue JacketsFriday, October 28, 2022 - 7:00 PM EDTNationwide Arena, Columbus, OHTV: Bally’s Sports Ohio - Radio: WBNS FMOpponent’s Blog: Stanley Cup of Chowder Boston Bruins, 7-1-0, 14 points, 1st Atlantic, 1st East@Columbus Blue Jackets, 3-5-0, 6 points, 8th Metro, 16th East The Columbus Blue Jackets ...2022
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  • • NASH DAY Preview/Gamethread: Bruins at Blue Jackets
    Photo by Jamie Sabau/NHLI via Getty Images Come spend this special day with us Saturday, March 5, 2022 - 7:00 ESTNationwide Arena - Columbus, OhioTV: Bally Sports Ohio; Radio: 97.1 FMOpponent’s Blog: Stanley Cup of Chowder Boston Bruins (33-18-4, 70 points, 4th Atlantic, 7th East) at Columbus Blue Jackets (28-25-2, 58 points, 5th Metro, 9th East) Today is a big moment in CBJ franchise hist...2022
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  • • Colorado Avalanche Gameday: Dancing Queen at 17 (straight home wins) on the horizon
    Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Avs and Bruins face off for the first time in over two years The Colorado Avalanche and Boston Bruins face off for the first time since December 7th, 2019 in TD Garden. In that very different time, the Avs found themselves on top 4-1 in that win. Tonight they look to get the best of the Bruins on National TV once again for the ...2022

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  • • Bruins News & Rumors: Mitchell, Clifton, Arbitration Dates & More
    2023
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  • • Brad Marchand Breaks Down Go-Ahead Goal In Game 4 Win Over Hurricanes
    After an unlikely source knotted up the score in Game 4 between the Bruins and Hurricanes, two of Boston’s stars teamed up for a slick go-ahead tally. Ninety seconds removed from Connor Clifton’s game-tying tally, Brad Marchand gave the B’s the lead over the Hurricanes with 8:20 remaining in the final frame at Scotiabank Arena. […] The post Brad Marchand Breaks Down Go-Ahea...2020
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  • • Bruins: 3 Potential Free-Agent Destinations for Connor Clifton
    2023
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  • • Sabres Need To Pair Owen Power & Connor Clifton Together
    Going into this season, a lot of eyes will be on the Buffalo Sabres’ goaltending and defense. As the offense has proven that they can reliably put the puck in…...2023
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  • • Sabres bolster blue line, bring in Johnson, Clifton
    2023
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  • Sabres D Clifton to have hearing with NHL
    • Sabres D Clifton to have hearing with NHL
    Sabres defenseman Connor Clifton will have a hearing Saturday with NHL Department of Player Safety on Saturday following his illegal hit to the head of Devils captain Nico Hischier on Friday night....2023
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  • • Penguins 2025 Draft Review – Part 2: Bill Zonnon
    2025
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  • • Boston Bruins Top 5 Defensive Prospects for 2023-24
    If there is one area that the Boston Bruins are set at for the 2023-24 season, it’s on defense. They only lost Connor Clifton in free agency to Atlantic Division…...2023
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  • • Penguins Update: Girard Being Evaluated
    2026
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  • • Penguins Bedevil Jersey, 4-1
    2026
    Visit the page PPG Paints
  • • CBJ Nip Penguins in a Shootout, 4-3
    In a homecoming of sorts, the Blue Jackets rolled into town last night and bested our Penguins in a shootout, 4-3. I say homecoming, because it was, indeed, old home week for a number of ex-Pens in the CBJ lineup. Each of whom had a hand in the scoring. Zach Aston-Reese (remember him?) scored his first goal of the season to give the Jackets the early lead at 2:42 of the opening frame. Punctuating ...2026
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  • • Penguins Pound Philly, 5-1
    2025
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  • • Should the Penguins Rotate Their Defensemen?
    By now, we’re all pretty familiar with the patchwork nature of the Penguins’ defense. Especially since POHO/GM Kyle Dubas went shopping for blue-line help at Filene’s Basement over the summer. The port side is as threadbare as threadbare gets, with journeymen Ryan Shea, Parker Wotherspoon and Caleb Jones our only left shots. However, the right side is an altogether different story, with four estab...2025
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  • • Penguins 2025 Draft Review – Part 2: Bill Zonnon
    2025
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  • • Preview: Swords drawn in rematch with the Buffalo Sabres
    2025
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  • Preview: Avs head to Buffalo for a showdown with Bo Byram and the Sabres
    • Preview: Avs head to Buffalo for a showdown with Bo Byram and the Sabres
    Photo by Joe Hrycych/NHLI via Getty Images Both teams arrive on a slide; who will keep slipping, and who will turn things around? The Colorado Avalanche will take their talents to Buffalo to face former Avalanche Bowen Byram and the Sabres tonight. The Avalanche have dropped their last two contests and hope to get things headed in the right direction against a Sabres team that has lost it...2024
  • • Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. Buffalo Sabres (8:00 p.m.)
    2023
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  • • Preview: The Condor flies into Denver with the Sabres
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